The Pygmalion Effect: How Expectations Shape Reality
The Pygmalion Effect reveals a powerful truth: what we expect from others often becomes reality. Whether it’s a teacher expecting higher grades from a…
How to Find Lindy Effect Ideas? Timeless Wisdom for Filtering the Noise
In 2024, drowning in data is an everyday reality. But here’s a twist: the key to cutting through the noise isn’t about finding the…
Unlocking the Mystery of Choices: The One-Way and Two-Way Doors Decision-Making Framework
Have you ever found yourself in the “what’s for dinner?” conundrum, drowning in options yet starving for a decision? This scenario, as relatable as…
Circle of Competence: Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger’s Winning Investment Strategy
Imagine this: You’re at a carnival, stepping up to a game of darts. You’ve got a clear strategy, aiming only at targets well within…
Creating and Expanding Your Circle of Competence: A Guide to Personal Mastery
Unlocking the secrets of your personal mastery begins with a simple, yet profound question: how to create your circle of competence? This journey, far…
Unpacking the Paradox of Choice: Why is Having Too Many Choices Bad?
Ever found yourself swiping left and right on dating apps, only to feel more confused than ever? Or maybe you’ve been paralyzed by the…
Peak-End Rule: Influencing Memories and Experiences in Daily Life
A few years ago, I was in Miami with my friends. We all had landed at separate times, said our hellos, checked into the…
Sherlock’s Secret Sauce: Balancing Focused and Diffuse Thinking for Innovative Solutions
What if I told you that the key to solving your toughest problems lies in how you think, not what you think? We’ve all…
The Mystery of the Matthew Effect: Why Do The Rich Get Richer?
Let’s take a journey through the pages of the Gospel of Matthew, where a particular “Parable of the Talents” lends its wisdom to what…
The Power of Confirmation Bias: How it Influenced Kodak’s Fall and Impacts Our Decision-Making
In the early 2000s, Kodak, once a dominant force in the photography industry, found itself on the brink of collapse. With digital technology on…
Overcoming Authority Bias: Lesson from Mahabharata’s Eklavya
Imagine being on the cusp of greatness, only to have it all snatched away because of blind obedience. How would you feel? The ancient…
Unearthing Wisdom from Feynman’s Cargo Cult Science Speech: Lessons for Better Decision-Making
In 1974, renowned physicist Richard Feynman delivered a fascinating commencement address at the California Institute of Technology. His speech, titled “Cargo Cult Science” explores…
Business Lessons from Mahabharata: Overcoming Sunk Cost Fallacy and Improving Decision Making
Picture this: It’s game night, and you’re playing a high-stakes game of dice with your friends. You’ve already lost a few rounds, and you’re…
Understanding Chesterton’s Fence: Don’t Change What You Don’t Understand
In 1985, McDonald’s decided to make a bold move – they introduced a new burger (🍔) in brand new packaging. They believed the new…
Second-Order Thinking: The Importance of Considering Ripple Effects
In 1960, a small hygiene campaign started by the Chinese government ended up contributing to the Great Chinese Famine that killed millions of people.…